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P617 MDT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

3,393 mi
Last recorded3,393 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 MDT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,393 miles

steps floors and chassis very corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 3,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

steps floors and chassis very corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,681 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,715 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 1,630 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

slight corrision on seat mounts

Fail 12 Sep 2008 1,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

slight corrision on seat mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 335,536 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

brake pads low

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Sep 2006 334,030 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 334,029 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 334,007 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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P617 MDT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P617 MDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P617 MDT registered?

P617 MDT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P617 MDT safe to buy?

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